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Manon Lescaut

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Manon Lescaut

6.0

2h 47m

1983

Synopsis

The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.

Director

Brian Large

Helmuth Froschauer

Jean-Pierre Ponnelle

Music

opera

Cast & Crew

Edita Gruberova

Edita Gruberova

as Manon

Francisco Araiza

Francisco Araiza

as Des Grieux

Hans Helm

as Lescaut

Pierre Thau

as Comte des Grieux

Wilfried Gahmlich

as Guillot

Georg Tichy

as De Brétigny

Donna Robin

as Poussette

Margaretha Hintermeier

as Javotte

Axelle Gall

Axelle Gall

as Rosette

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